Justin Bieber is an international pop and R&B singer, actor, model and songwriter. The Canadian star was born in 1994 and rose to prominence through the Internet after his mother posted YouTube videos of him singing and dancing on stage. His debut album, My World, was released in 2011 and went platinum. He has also achieved success in the film industry and is an ambassador for a number of charitable causes.
He has won two Grammy Awards and been nominated for a total of 22 times. He has also won a number of other music awards and accolades including several World Music Awards, MTV Video Music Award, iHeartRadio Music Award, Billboard Music Award and a European Music Award.
In addition to recording, Bieber has made a name for himself in the fashion industry, with a line of clothing and footwear under his own brand. He has also appeared in a number of movies and television shows, with the most notable being a 3D concert film called Justin Bieber: Never Say Never.
Bieber’s musical style has varied over the course of his career, from pop to dance to R&B to country music and more. In addition to his solo work, he has collaborated with artists such as Ed Sheeran, Drake and Nicki Minaj. He has also won several awards for his acting, including the 2010 MTV Movie Award for Best Actor.
Despite his youth and popularity, Bieber has had a troubled personal life. He has been involved in numerous controversies and has had to endure bad publicity. In 2011, Bieber was linked to teenage actress Selena Gomez and he ended their relationship in 2012. He also received death threats after he kissed a girl in public.
He is currently dating model Hailey Baldwin. The pair met while attending the premiere of Baldwin’s new movie The Vow at the Tribeca Film Festival in January 2019.
While Bieber is a global superstar with a massive fan base, his celebrity has not gone unnoticed by the media. There have been numerous scandals and controversies involving the singer, including accusations of vandalism and driving offenses.
In 2015, Bieber released his third studio album, Purpose, which was well-received by critics. The album featured a number of hits, including the Top 10 party anthem “What Do You Mean?” and the sexy ballad “Stay.” The video for the former was directed by famed director Spike Jonze.
The video for the latter, which features a choreographed dance battle between Bieber and Baldwin, was nominated for an MTV Video Music Award. It is the first time that a music video for a song written and performed by an actor has been nominated for the award. The clip also features cameos from actors such as Tom Hanks, Carly Rae Jepsen and Tom Cruise. It has become one of the most popular music videos on YouTube with over 6 billion views. It is also the most viewed video on Vevo’s history.